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The hamlet of Springdale taken prior to the flood caused by Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954) Photo is taken facing north.

"Holland Marsh residents and everyone living in this district will always remember "Hurrican [sic] Hazel" and the worst storm in Ontario's history, a storm which inundated the rich Holland Marsh gardens, ruining all crops yet to be harvested, sweeping buildings away in the water currents, and submerging some of the most beautiful homes of the district under feet of dirty water. ..."

Article in a special edition of the Bradford Witness (its 100th anniversary) based on the history of the Holland Marsh.

Springdale's main road viewed from above to see the extent of the flooding.

Aerial view of Springdale Reformed Church in the flood after Hurricane Hazel

Winter in Springdale. If you have any additional information about this photo or its contents please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

Springdale Christian School, students of 1968. Back Row: Janice van Stempvoort, Sandra de Winter, Ken Andela, Tony Hanemaayer, Jack Geertsema, Rob Geertsema, Leona Markus, Shirly Stam, Miss Procee (teacher). Middle Row: Dan Vanderkooi, Doug Weening, Adrian Weening, Chris Ellens, David Horlings, Rob Weening, Frank Geertsema, Raymond Borg. Front Row: Joanne de Valk, Juanita Stam, Cathy de Peuter, Pat Radder, Theresa Rhebergen, Kim Ferwerda, Darlene Radder.

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Laying the foundation of a store in Springdale. Early homes in background. If you have any additional information about this photo or its contents please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

The construction of the church in Springdale.